just tried my first projection, need advise

[bjb1234]

good morning everybody,

I bought a self hypnosis mp3 download yesterday, that relaxes your body and everything and suggests you leave.

And well i did all the relaxation, and felt that i had 2 bodys and when i moved my astral leg (i didnt see it my eyes was all closed), my body tingled and went a lil dizzy.

But then that was it, i tried opening my eyes with and i didnt seem to be able to move my body, all cept my head, until finally, i told myself i can move my body, and started to move around (my psyical body).

Any ideas on what i did wrong here?, i really want to experience projection of some sort.

Thanks guys

[stiev]

You usually need to practice a lot before you can consciously leave your body. It can take weeks or months of consistent daily practice before you get results.

I don't know about etheric travelling, but astral travelling happens when you fall asleep (but you're stil awake). You relax, you practice whatever method you use, and the moment you fall "asleep," you are able to leave your body. For me, it's rare to cross the threshold consciously. I usually fall asleep, wake up on the other side, and THEN leave my body.

I don't know what method you use to project, but I'd say you need to put in daily practice for a while. It takes some time until you are able to relax, feel the vibes building up, and - most importantly - develop focus.

Of course, sometimes it just happens spontaneously. When this happens I believe you're "helped." I don't know by whom, but I do believe it's by someone.

Who knows? Keep practicing, and you might get lucky.

[Rain_Frog]

if you're trying the hypnopompic technique (when you awake), it can take a long time. I advise setting an alarm to go off several times a night to get more practice.

If you're doing it through meditation/guided CD, that will take a VERY long time. Its far easier to practice while you're sleeping (dream methods of astral projection), or the hypnopompic or hypnogogic technique.

My problem is that I forget to try and "step out of the body" when I awake in the middle of the night...I go back to sleep.